Red Wings extend head coach Jeff Blashill

Detroit Red Wings general manager Steve Yzerman announced the club has agreed to a contract extension with head coach Jeff Blashill.

Yzerman also announced that assistant coach Dan Bylsma will pursue other opportunities in the NHL for the upcoming season.

Blashill just completed his sixth season with the club as head coach, with the Red Wings finishing in seventh place in the Central Division with a 19-27-10 record.

Since taking over as head coach in 2015, Blashill has largely overseen the franchise's rebuild in Detroit. He has a career record of 172-221-62 and has missed the playoffs the last five seasons.

Detroit made significant strides this campaign under Blashill after having one of the worst seasons in league history last year. The club surpassed its win total (17) from last season despite playing 15 fewer games.